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Zong! (Wesleyan Poetry Series),Used
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A haunting lifeline between archive and memory, law and poetryIn November, 1781, the captain of the slave ship Zong ordered that some 150 Africans be murdered by drowning so that the ship's owners could collect insurance monies. Relying entirely on the words of the legal decision Gregson v. Gilbertthe only extant public document related to the massacre of these African slavesZong! tells the story that cannot be told yet must be told. Equal parts song, moan, shout, oath, ululation, curse, and chant, Zong! excavates the legal text. Memory, history, and law collide and metamorphose into the poetics of the fragment. Through the innovative use of fugal and counterpointed repetition, Zong! becomes an antinarrative lament that stretches the boundaries of the poetic form, haunting the spaces of forgetting and mourning the forgotten. Check for the online reader's companion at http://zong.site.wesleyan.edu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Zong! (Wesleyan Poetry Series)'? A: 'Zong!' explores the tragic historical event of the Zong massacre, where enslaved Africans were thrown overboard for insurance money. It intertwines law and poetry to convey the memory of this atrocity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Zong!'? A: The author of 'Zong!' is M. NourbeSe Philip, a noted poet and writer whose work often addresses themes of race, history, and identity.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'Zong!' is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: How many pages does 'Zong!' contain? A: 'Zong!' has a total of 224 pages, providing a substantial reading experience.
- Q: When was 'Zong!' published? A: 'Zong!' was published on August 15, 2011, and is part of the Wesleyan Poetry Series.
- Q: What style of poetry is used in 'Zong!'? A: 'Zong!' employs innovative techniques such as fugal and counterpointed repetition, creating a unique poetic form that reflects the themes of memory and mourning.
- Q: Is 'Zong!' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Zong!' is suitable for academic study, especially in courses focusing on poetry, law, memory, and African diasporic literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book if purchased used? A: If purchased used, 'Zong!' is listed as being in acceptable condition, which may include signs of wear but should remain readable.
- Q: Where can I find additional resources related to 'Zong!'? A: Additional resources related to 'Zong!' can be found on the online reader's companion at http://zong.site.wesleyan.edu.
- Q: What makes 'Zong!' unique compared to other poetry books? A: 'Zong!' is unique due to its blend of historical narrative and poetic form, addressing a significant yet often overlooked event in history through a deeply emotional lens.